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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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